23 Nov 1962
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1962
Page
1
A fragmented notice shows a pond of items for sale including a refrigerator dining set and rolling desk, plus machinery and tools. It mentions a route sale or merchant sale with dates and numbers, referencing terms and local contact details.
The Thanksgiving holiday death toll rose over the prior year with 192 highway deaths by 6 p.m. Wednesday and 16 fire fatalities plus 19 in miscellaneous accidents. Texas and Illinois saw multiple fatalities. overall toll for 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight Sunday estimated around 602, compared with 802 last year.
In Seymour Indiana a man shot his 24 year old stepdaughter Ruby after a months long argument over her plan to marry a 17 year old. He then killed himself as Mrs. Jesse Beavers described checking on Thanksgiving dinner and hearing shots.
A vandal incident at a park involved three men as an inmate was said to have escaped. The keeper noted plans to leave food out, expecting the inmate to return, while officials investigated the sabotage and security lapses.
State Highway Department crews moved into Corry to lay a stone base on White Street with city help to backfill along curbs. J R Dearing says the project will take several days and benefit residents of White, Johnson and Ohio streets who urged council to push the work.
A Portuguese military transport plane exploded and crashed minutes after takeoff from Saint Thomas, killing 18 of 32 onboard. Lusitania News Agency lists among the dead five Lisbon showgirls returning from entertaining troops in Angola. The craft was en route from Angola to Lisbon via Saint Thomas in the Atlantic.
Trooper Edward Pass reports that Paul Phanto 17 Timothy Kitelinger 16 and John Peteram 18 broke into Brown's Drive-In Union City on Route 6 and stole 177 dollars. They pled guilty before Justice Peter De Gerlando and were sent to their respective institutions pending juvenile petitions. thefts at G C Murphy were also admitted.
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan may meet President Kennedy soon to discuss major international issues. Government sources say the British leader is expected to travel to the United States shortly after Christmas.
London AP report notes Italy banned preludin and other drugs amid a British Medical Journal case suggesting birth deformities. Doctors warned evidence is not conclusive, while Canada discussed a freeze and the American Medical Association urged caution for pregnant women.
A pair of 500 pound lions broke from their cage during a Thanksgiving Eve circus in the Brighton section of Boston. The crowd of about 400 fled as the lions roamed the theater, one leaping onto an elephant before being driven back to confinement. The lions are owned by Court Nolan & Co. of Trenton New Jersey.
Officer Eomanuelle Robertson reports a car driven by Reynold L Boutwell struck a pole in the 600 block of East South Street. The 1955 motel car was totaled and Boutwell plus a passenger were injured. The vehicle stopped 39 feet beyond the pole after impact. The pole had multiple prior hits.
New Delhi reports say India moved additional troops to the Himalayas during the tense nine day ceasefire. China, claiming progress, prepared to pull back on December 1 while both sides assessed the stalemate. Nehru avoided committing to Peking’s peace terms as Delhi bolstered defenses amid uncertain outcomes.
President Kennedy and an NSC panel met at the Cape Cod home to review the Cuban issue while Budget Director David Bell joined a separate spending conference. Attendees included Rusk, McNamara, Gilpatric, Taylor, Bundy, and Sorensen. Stevenson was absent.
Kenneth J. Bower of Pittsfield died at WCA Hospital after his car left the road in Mayville, struck a cement drain, and rolled over. The 12:30 a.m. crash on the road shoulder caused skull fracture and chest injuries, sheriff reports.
United States and Soviet leaders debate a joint declaration to end the Cuban crisis. US negotiators balk at recognizing Castro’s guarantees and oppose concessions on Guantanamo Bay. The plan includes U N verification talks with Thant on the Cuban withdrawal of Soviet offensive weapons.
A fire at a barn near Church Downs in Louisville caused the trainer and his family to flee the blaze. No injuries were reported among personnel. Millionaire hotelman J. Grabs Brown, owner of the animals, could not provide an estimate of the damage, but yearlings including a potential contender were harmed.
A Corry driver Reynold L. Boutwell 22 and his 11 year old brother Robert were hurt when the 1955 car left East South Street at 7 15 p m struck a utility pole. Robert suffered five broken ribs while Reynold had a laceration of the right ear. The car was totaled and belonged to no one listed with insurance. Police said charges are expected.
In Lititz Pennsylvania Ivan Ray Reiff twelve died after his shirt became caught in a feed conveyor on his father's farm yesterday. Sheriff and authorities investigated the accident and notified next of kin.
A 20 year old man known as Robert Lee Jensen by locals pleaded guilty to forging and passing three checks totaling 41.25 at local stores. Police believe David Schallinburger is his real name while he used several aliases. He has not registered for Selective Service and faces vagrancy charges after being found destitute in Titusville.
Harrisburg AP George M Wade Cumberland County announces bid for president pro tempore of the 1063 Senate. The 60 year old Camp Hill insurance man seeks to block M Harvey Taylor with support from fellow Republicans and hopes to align with Gov elect Scranton. Snyder joins opposition as Wade frames his campaign.
Firefighters call off a two day strike in Rome after ties to emergencies. They had pledged to be ready for any city emergencies despite walkout a weekend.
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